Tag: Asia & Pacific

North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles, Warns of Turning Pacific Into ‘Firing Range’

North Korea fired two ballistic missiles off its east coast, South Korea’s military said on Monday, as the sister of leader Kim Jong Un warned of turning the Pacific into a “firing range,” heightening tensions in the region. Japan’s Coast Guard said North Korea launched three projectiles that could be ballistic missiles shortly after 2200…


North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles After ICBM Tests, Threatens to Turn Pacific Into ‘Firing Range’

North Korea fired two ballistic missiles off its east coast, South Korea’s military said on Monday, as the sister of leader Kim Jong Un threatened turning the Pacific into a “firing range” amid tensions in the region. Japan’s Coast Guard said North Korea launched three projectiles that could be ballistic missiles shortly after 2200 GMT,…


North Korea Makes Fresh Threats, US Bombers Fly After ICBM Test

SEOUL, South Korea—North Korea said Sunday its latest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test was meant to further bolster its “fatal” nuclear attack capacity and threatened additional powerful steps over upcoming military drills between the United States and South Korea. The United States responded by flying long-range supersonic bombers in a show of force later Sunday…


China’s Elderly Protest Against Health Insurance Cuts, Suppressed by Police

The elderly in the megacity of Wuhan in central China launched another large-scale protest in a week against the Chinese communist regime’s cuts to health benefits in its recent medical insurance reform. Meanwhile, in the northeastern megacity of Dalian, a similar protest broke out. Elderly protesters call for international attention and support. The protest in…


China’s Elderly Protest Against Health Insurance Cuts, Risking Police Suppression

Older adults in the central Chinese megacity of Wuhan gathered last week for their second large-scale protest in a week against the Chinese communist regime’s cuts to health benefits in its recent medical insurance reform, while, at the same time, a similar protest was staged in the northeastern megacity of Dalian. While the protesters are seeking…


Visa Changes for Australia-PNG Travel to Boost Ties and Partnerships

Australian businesses that seek to obtain multiple entry visas for Papua New Guinea (PNG) will soon be able to make that a reality after Australian and PNG officials discussed ways to streamline immigration. This follows a visit to PNG in January by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who became the first foreign leader to address…


Blinken Meets With Top Chinese Diplomat in Munich Amid Balloon Fallout

Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi in Munich on Saturday amid hopes to warm bilateral ties in the wake of a Chinese surveillance balloon fallout. “The Secretary directly spoke to the unacceptable violation of U.S. sovereignty and international law by the PRC high-altitude surveillance balloon in U.S. territorial airspace,…


US Condemns Chinese Spy Balloon Incursion in First in-Person Meeting

Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned Beijing’s act of sending a surveillance balloon over U.S. airspace in the first bilateral meeting he had with his Chinese counterpart. “Just met with the PRC’s top diplomat, Wang Yi,” Blinken wrote on Twitter after their meeting on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. “I condemned the incursion…


US Condemns Chinese Spy Balloon Incursion in 1st in-Person Meeting

Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in the first bilateral meeting he has had with his Chinese counterpart, condemned Beijing’s act of sending a surveillance balloon over U.S. airspace. “Just met with the PRC’s top diplomat, Wang Yi,” Blinken wrote on Twitter after their meeting on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. “I condemned the…


Perilous Conditions: The Realities of Rising World Tension

On this episode of International Reporter’s Roundtable: Conflict has been reignited in the Middle East. War is escalating in Ukraine, the countries surrounding are feeling the pressure. NATO is making decisive moves. Tanks, missiles, joint exercises. At the same time tensions are high in the US concerning the many intrusions into our airspace. Mysterious balloons…